Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Graduate Certificate in Counselling
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling is designed for those who hold an undergraduate AQF 7 qualification and who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in counselling to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be equipped with advanced theoretical knowledge and practice – based counselling skills. Outcomes Knowledge Graduates will possess:…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling is designed for those who hold an undergraduate AQF 7 qualification and who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in counselling to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be equipped with advanced theoretical knowledge and practice – based counselling skills.
Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates will possess:
specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of counselling which are transferable to a variety of complex client contexts;
an understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to counselling theory and their application to real-world counselling practice.
Skills
Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in counselling, so that they are able independently to:
review and synthesize counselling information and identify and reflect on complex client contexts;
think critically and evaluate complex ideas related to the care of clients;
demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in the Pastoral Counselling sub-discipline;
transmit counselling knowledge, skills, and ideas to a variety of audiences.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will possess the ability to:
make high level, independent judgments related to a range of issues pertaining to counselling theory and practice.
Articulation to Other Awards
Students who satisfactorily complete this award will be eligible to gain entry to the following SCD awards:
Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Mental Health)
Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Spiritual Wellbeing
Master of Counselling
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Counselling requires:
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Satisfactory completion of a three-year AQF Level 7 counselling award or equivalent, such as the Bachelor of Counselling; OR
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hold a three-year AQF 7 award in a discipline other than counselling; OR
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qualify for professional entry as determined by the Student Support and Administration Committee; AND
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satisfactorily completes a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.
English Proficiency
Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of at least 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formed in 1983, the Sydney College of Divinity is a consortium of theological colleges in Sydney. The College awards undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. Undergraduate programs and diplomas are offered in the fields of Theology, Arts and Divinity. Research programs are offered in Theology, Ministry, Arts and Philosophy. The College is located in Sydney, New South Wales.
